tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4032342980086080177..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE CRUCIBLE CONTENDERS: STEPHEN MAGUIREDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-39194475007947795072013-04-14T12:36:30.853+01:002013-04-14T12:36:30.853+01:00Does Ron have a shot ? Stupid questionDoes Ron have a shot ? Stupid questionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-52508201227155314792013-04-14T11:25:54.920+01:002013-04-14T11:25:54.920+01:00I think his game and his temperament have improved...I think his game and his temperament have improved, and he can beat anyone. Based on his recent form, he's definitely in with a chance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797670668432272829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74233576638383558642013-04-14T08:19:09.421+01:002013-04-14T08:19:09.421+01:00Good luck Jimmy !
Good luck Jimmy !<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-75664629313297792362013-04-14T05:32:28.953+01:002013-04-14T05:32:28.953+01:00No Trump this year mate, even lisowski seems more ...No Trump this year mate, even lisowski seems more likelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60315073466598147382013-04-14T05:20:51.928+01:002013-04-14T05:20:51.928+01:00We now know 8 of your top ten We now know 8 of your top ten Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15998191724970536152013-04-13T21:03:39.382+01:002013-04-13T21:03:39.382+01:00You really think Ron has a shot? Aside from the fa...You really think Ron has a shot? Aside from the fact he's never defended a world title, it is technically John Higgins' turn to win this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88140366537384074932013-04-13T20:58:26.982+01:002013-04-13T20:58:26.982+01:00McGuire might just be this years dark horse, but t...McGuire might just be this years dark horse, but the clock is ticking so he needs to make it happen and keep his temper under control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68286712910747470692013-04-13T16:33:04.857+01:002013-04-13T16:33:04.857+01:00Hard to say before the draw comes out but Trump, S...Hard to say before the draw comes out but Trump, Selby, O'Sullivan and Robertson stand out.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10255693957007270062013-04-13T16:26:22.597+01:002013-04-13T16:26:22.597+01:00Apologies dave, I love your blog. Who do you fancy...Apologies dave, I love your blog. Who do you fancy this year? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56706832144628735522013-04-13T15:50:33.478+01:002013-04-13T15:50:33.478+01:00I haven't made any digs at him.I haven't made any digs at him.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-6497578301419703002013-04-13T15:47:52.605+01:002013-04-13T15:47:52.605+01:00He's in the same situation as Allen and Ding. ...He's in the same situation as Allen and Ding. Whoever comes through that bottom half of the draw will probably have to put out Robbo and Selby: you have to beat the two best players of the season just to reach the final...<br /><br />Personally I think he's too psychologically weak to win the world championship, and I really don't see him being a major challenger this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57547112271754536612013-04-13T15:46:30.834+01:002013-04-13T15:46:30.834+01:00Dave I get the impression you don't like ronni...Dave I get the impression you don't like ronnie at all with your little digs at him. Say what you want about him, he didn't go on to dominate the game but he's still got 4 world titles in the bag more than most players and is up there with hendry and davis as one of the most prolific winners in the history of the game and is still playing. With the talent he's got he could still break all the records hendry set, look at reardon winning in his 40s. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-85602721666173464092013-04-13T14:19:28.224+01:002013-04-13T14:19:28.224+01:00Realistically, I don't think anyone expects Wh...Realistically, I don't think anyone expects White to progress in the championship. The spectacle of his return to the Crucible is what is eagerly anticipated. Would be fantastic to see him there again, even just for a short while. But then again, who knows,<br />Go on Jimmy !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48999877338024245302013-04-13T14:16:34.657+01:002013-04-13T14:16:34.657+01:00Noticed in the WS site that the White / Milkens ma...Noticed in the WS site that the White / Milkens match does not have the little tv symbol that indicates which matches will be shown on line.<br />They can get that changed !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64275872603116560662013-04-13T14:14:36.394+01:002013-04-13T14:14:36.394+01:00Maguire far too much of a hot-head. Loses control ...Maguire far too much of a hot-head. Loses control if he has the slightest run of the ball against him or he misses an easy ball. Would like to see the cue banging, table punching protagonists warned. Out of order.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41344699742557355532013-04-13T12:04:12.964+01:002013-04-13T12:04:12.964+01:00COME ON JIMMY !!!COME ON JIMMY !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-257322226548346912013-04-13T11:21:45.104+01:002013-04-13T11:21:45.104+01:00Maguire's got no chance at Sheffield. He's...Maguire's got no chance at Sheffield. He's got a very weak temperament and he'll be horribly exposed in the cauldron of The Crucible. The fact he's on this short-list shows how average the standard is at the very top of the game at present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-88626976368931124212013-04-13T11:21:22.959+01:002013-04-13T11:21:22.959+01:00Good card player.Good card player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-77544541833610312632013-04-13T10:34:24.370+01:002013-04-13T10:34:24.370+01:00He doesn't seem to be playing as well as aroun...He doesn't seem to be playing as well as around 6 years ago although the standard all around him has improved. Not one for my short list personally and he still today continues to show him beating himself up if things are not going his way i.e his cue banging etc. A fantastic scorer and sound safety and tactical game and he did win his first ranking title for a few years in Feb by winning the Welsh Open. With his confidence high following this win, some odd results followed in losing deciding frame finishes to Swail and Walden. He did though have a good recent run in China in losing 5-6 to Robertson in the semis but for me he's 14 points behind bigger contenders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7297953092932451152013-04-13T09:23:01.415+01:002013-04-13T09:23:01.415+01:00One of snooker's most extreme underachievers a...One of snooker's most extreme underachievers along with the likes of Matthew Stevens, Stephen Lee, Marco Fu etcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com